Repository of samples for cerebrovascular disorders
Official title: Genetic, Metabolic, and Growth Factor Repository for Cerebrovascular Disorders
Run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT02910180 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting blood, fluid, and tissue samples from people with cerebrovascular diseases and strokes to help researchers learn more about these conditions and how to improve treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | February 8, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT02910180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include all patients diagnosed with cerebrovascular disease, regardless of age, gender, or treatment stage.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study involves the creation and maintenance of a repository of biological samples from patients with cerebrovascular diseases and strokes. It collects various types of samples, including blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue, to facilitate future analyses. The goal is to better categorize patients, understand the underlying causes of these conditions, and identify biomarkers associated with patient outcomes. This prospective observational approach aims to enhance knowledge about the natural progression of cerebrovascular diseases and the effects of treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized biological sample repositories to advance understanding of cerebrovascular diseases, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients diagnosed with cerebral vascular disease, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity/race, stage of disease or treatment, are eligible. * Expected availability of clinical follow up data * Participants must be willing to provide written, informed consent obtained in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women are excluded from the study.
Where it's running
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nestor R Gonzalez, MD, MSCR — Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery
- Study coordinator: Nestor R Gonzalez, MD, MSCR
- Email: Nestor.Gonzalez@cshs.org
- Phone: (310) 423-0783
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.